Grass
'20% more grass can be produced by correct management'
As the winter conditions continue, the thought of turning cattle out to grass may be at the very back of...
Grass
As the winter conditions continue, the thought of turning cattle out to grass may be at the very back of...
Grass
Reseeding might be the last thing from people’s minds as the rain continues to fall and fodder becomes even more...
Beef
The first thing that strikes you when you walk into Thomas O’Connor’s yard is that you could eat your dinner...
Beef
A large cattle sale, consisting of 1,050 animals, was witnessed in Kilkenny Mart, Cillin Hill, on Thursday last (April 5)....
Buildings
Farming in Longfordpass, Co.Tipperary, Pat Healy runs a 50-cow suckler herd under a split spring and autumn-calving system. The beef...
Grass
The ongoing fodder crisis is particularly severe for suckler and sheep farmers who do not have a monthly cheque coming...
Beef
The possibility of policy changes in the wake of the Jaegerbomb saga is set to come under discussion at the...
Beef
The extra-long housing period on many farms has created stress for both the farmer and his/her animals. Fodder stocks are...
Beef
Farmers, feedlot buyers and exporters have made their presence felt at the ringside over recent days; weanlings and cows are...
Beef
The owner of champion AI bull Ballinloan Jaegerbomb has warned the mix-up could have cost millions in compensation had the...
Beef
A total of 32 bulls were up for sale at the recent Premier Spring Show and Sale held by the...
Beef
Beef factories have opted to keep quotes at last week’s levels. The majority of processors are now offering base quotes of...
Beef
Located in Grange, Co. Meath, the Teagasc demonstration farm is a suckler-to-beef operation run under the watchful eye of researcher...
Beef
The number of dairy calves presented for sale at marts across the country has steadied in recent days. However, some...
Buildings
Farming in Glengoole, Co. Tipperary, Padraig Troy runs a tidy and efficient suckler-to-beef enterprise. The farm – which stretches across...
Beef
A major Aberdeen Angus cattle show and sale is set to take place next week, with potential buyers on high...
Beef
The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. However, the inclement and adverse weather – in...
Beef
A livestock-carrying vessel is expected to dock in Ireland over the coming days. The boat, once loaded, will set sail...